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Winners of Texas Real Estate groups contest...The Best BBQ in Texas!

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Real Estate Agent with Liz Carter & Team Realty-Your Real Estate Resource For Life!

 

TX flagThis challenge was no easy task since Texas is Synonymous with Great BBQ

These three WINNERS came through like the true Champions they are, so be sure and check out their award winning post and stop by and thank them for sharing it with our great group...I know you will.

 The Judges this time were myself, Liz Carter and my Partner Marchel Peterson, and as is fairly common with us we thought exactly alike and each of us picked the exact same three people in the exact same order.  I would like to apologize to our winners for having to wait on me to get this write up done.  It's no excuse but I'm been involved in the active rain makeover 2 takeover contest, so I ran a little behind

Our Judging Criteria:

  •  Uniqueness, i.e. not your average run of the mill BBQ chain.
  • Descriptive i.e., you want to describe your BBQ so that the reader taste buds start salivating, and they    must try your BBQ place NOW.  Their hunger pains start they are suddenly overtaken by an intense desire  for mouth watering, succulent juicy, BBQ.
  • Location must be included in your post; they are going to be so hungry for BBQ after reading all your great blogs they will immediately get in their cars and drive across Texas to find them all.  Or jump on a plane and fly to Texas that day.
  • Pictures, you must have at least four pictures.
  • Extra consideration will be given for videos, or slide shows that are added, but NOT required.                                

 Ladies and Gentlemen it gives me great pleasure to present our three winners

First Place Sondra Meyer  1,000 Points  Her pick was the run away winner for its Uniqueness, you are just not going to believe what Sandra has in store for you, it's great.  The location was perfect, and so we the #1ton of fun pictures she used...no more hints...you've just got to read it!

 best BBQ in Texas: Best BBQ in Texas??? - 06/03/08 08:52 AM
Where can you find the best BBQ in Texas?  I've spent several weeks thinking about where to go for the best BBQ in Texas.  I thought about restaurants that are open now. I thought about the ones that have closed.  I thought about the memorable places that I have eaten that I 

 

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Second Place Steve Homer  750 Points  Steve's pick got lots of taste buds going, with some creative writing and he also had a ton of pictures for the visual among us...and his pick was p2nd placeerfect, check it out!  Steve, a native Texan gives it a raving endorsement...hard to top that!

 best BBQ in Texas: Coopers Old Time Pit BBQ in Llano, TX - THIS IS IT!!! BEST BBQ in Texas! -                            05/17/08 07:35 AM  When I want REAL Texas BBQ, I hop in the car with the family and take a to ride      Cooper's in Llano.  Man it doesn't get any better anywhere in the world for BBQ. Now this is saying something, because I am a native Texan and have never had better anywhere

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Third Place Trey Thurmond  500 Points  Trey went historical with his post, and it could be in a movie, 3rd placemaybe has bee.  I think y'all will be wanting to plan a BBQ eating trip after reading these!  Great Job

best BBQ in Texas: Best BBQ in Texas! - 05/15/08 11:59 PM
Martin's BBQ,   in Bryan,  ......... Texas a Texas Tradition since 1925! Now A Historical landmark. I don't know what is the oldest BBQ business in Texas but I do know one of the oldest, best tasting and most charming BBQ restaurants has definitely, definitely got to be Martin's in Bryan

 

 

 Congratulations Sondra, Steve, and They you made us all Texas proud!

Liz Carter, Texas Real Estate group

If Y'all haven't check out our group, come on over world love to have you

Comments (21)

Marchel Peterson
Results Realty - Spring, TX
Spring TX Real Estate E-Pro

Sondra's post made you want to come over for some Texas BBQ.  Coopers BBQ and Martin's BBQ sounded pretty darn good also.

Jun 16, 2008 02:30 PM
Carl Winters
Canyon Lake, TX

I think all of them did an excellent job and certainly did make us hungary for BBQ with all the trimmings.

Jun 16, 2008 02:50 PM
Liz Carter
Liz Carter & Team Realty-Your Real Estate Resource For Life! - Katy, TX
Broker/Owner of Liz Carter & Team Realty, Katy TX (Houston)

OOPS...guess I need to pay more attention when I stay up so late, and I don't drink thank God.  This was meant to be a DRAT, NOT A POST!  I had just copied their names here with a link to there entry so I could use it to write my WINNERS ANNOUNCEMENT POST.

You guys know I would NEVER just throw something like this on active rain!!!!!  It's not even posted to any groups!!!!

Now I don't know what to do????  Do I delete it and then write the post I intended, or just leave it and write the post?  The reason I ask is I think you get penalized if you delete a post? 

I sure hate to leave this up like this!!!!  Liz

Jun 16, 2008 08:21 PM
Marchel Peterson
Results Realty - Spring, TX
Spring TX Real Estate E-Pro

LIZ, All you need to do is write your post as a new post and save it in draft form until you have it the way you want it.  Once you have it the way you want it come over here and do a cut and paste over this post.  You can then go back and delete that draft post. 

Jun 17, 2008 12:51 AM
Carl Winters
Canyon Lake, TX

Marchel - Thanks for that explanation; I also didn't know how to do that. I think I've been penalized because I have deleted some post and did a new start. Mercy sakes, too much stuff to remember.

Have a good day all.

Jun 17, 2008 01:21 AM
Deb Brooks
Brooks Prime Properties Wichita Falls Texas - Wichita Falls, TX

Hey Liz! You're up tooooo late again? Everytime I try to read those posts I end up craving bbq...hum. This is pure torture!

Congratulations Sondra!! You go girl! Yum, yum. Let's eat.

Trey, I know you're a winner! Even without competing! Liz, doll, I can't tell who else is up there. You're a hoot!

Anyway, congratulations everyone! Liz is just brainfried like the rest of us!

Later in the rain~Deb

Jun 21, 2008 06:00 PM
Liz Carter
Liz Carter & Team Realty-Your Real Estate Resource For Life! - Katy, TX
Broker/Owner of Liz Carter & Team Realty, Katy TX (Houston)

Deb...

You got that right!  I even got an e-mail from Jason wanting to know if everything was OK :).  This contest does not leave much time for anything else!  L

Jun 21, 2008 07:41 PM
Liz Carter
Liz Carter & Team Realty-Your Real Estate Resource For Life! - Katy, TX
Broker/Owner of Liz Carter & Team Realty, Katy TX (Houston)

Marchel...

Well that makes perfect sense, duh!  Thanks a million, I will put that on my list for tomorrow.

Carl & BWP...

Yes, don't delete your post, follow Marchel's advice or just let them die a slow blog death, or a fast one :).  I'll be by to see everyone tomorrow...I'VE MISSED ALL OF YOU!  Liz

 

Jun 21, 2008 07:47 PM
Margaret Woda
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. - Crofton, MD
Maryland Real Estate & Military Relocation

I see some Texas Barbeque in my future.  Gotta read all these!  And thanks for your help with my Texas real estate questions.

Liz, in answer to your question - if you put this back into draft mode, the comments won't go away.  Then tweak this post to your heart's content and re-publish it.  All will be well!

Jun 21, 2008 11:41 PM
Liz Carter
Liz Carter & Team Realty-Your Real Estate Resource For Life! - Katy, TX
Broker/Owner of Liz Carter & Team Realty, Katy TX (Houston)

Margaret...

Glad I could help, I'll go check on your daughters move to TX.

Thanks for the other option on how to fix my post.  Now all I have to do is do it :).  L

Jun 22, 2008 06:52 AM
* Rate A Home
Rate A Home - Saugatuck, MI

Congrats to all the winners!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jun 24, 2008 02:58 AM
Liz Carter
Liz Carter & Team Realty-Your Real Estate Resource For Life! - Katy, TX
Broker/Owner of Liz Carter & Team Realty, Katy TX (Houston)
Duane I'll post this for real when I get it fixed, I've just been so busy in that AR contest. No excuse, need to get on it and give these winners the recognition the deserve! L
Jun 25, 2008 08:11 PM
Christina Williams. REALTOR® TN property search & local insights
First Realty Company - Crossville, TN
Great job everyone.. You've made me hungry.. Gonna have to skip Memphis this year and head over to TX! ;)
Jun 25, 2008 10:39 PM
Steve Homer
The HBH Group (Keller Williams affiliate) - Round Rock, TX
Congrats to Sondra and I really do agree that home cooked is the VERY best! Congrats to Trey as well and thanks to the judges for the second place prize that I was awarded! You folks are AWESOME! Steve
Jun 25, 2008 11:23 PM
Edward W. Lui
Mars Hill Realty Group - Georgetown, TX
Georgetown Texas Real Estate

great contest...I enjoyed reading the posts.  I'm going to enjoy eating the BBQ more:)

 

Jun 26, 2008 03:39 PM
Steve Homer
The HBH Group (Keller Williams affiliate) - Round Rock, TX
I think we will hop in the car this weekend and head to Llano! Anyone else eating BBQ this weekend... I need to warm up for the July the 4th weekend! LOL
Jun 26, 2008 11:31 PM
BILL CHERRY
Bill Cherry, Realtor - Dallas, TX
Broker & Wealth Coach

I was going to enter my backyard pit, but I knew it wouldn't do anything but cause consternation.  You'd all say, "That arrogant little cuss never gives up tooting his horn."

So I left the rest of you to think whatever you want about where the best BBQ is.

Jul 05, 2008 03:04 PM
Liz Carter
Liz Carter & Team Realty-Your Real Estate Resource For Life! - Katy, TX
Broker/Owner of Liz Carter & Team Realty, Katy TX (Houston)

Bill...

Sure wish you would have, would love to have seen it!  L

Steve...

Sounds like a winner to me :), you can pick me up anytime. Thanks for the kind words too. L

Edward...

Good to hear from you.  Hopefully you will get in the next contest we have.  L

Christina...

We would love to have you, just come on down!  L

 

Jul 05, 2008 06:50 PM
Chuck Willman
Chuck Willman - Alpine, UT
NewHouseUtah.com

Now you've done it. This former Texan is now wanting to go visit and verify the top three. :-)

Jul 29, 2008 05:10 PM
Liz Carter
Liz Carter & Team Realty-Your Real Estate Resource For Life! - Katy, TX
Broker/Owner of Liz Carter & Team Realty, Katy TX (Houston)

Chuck...

No problems, come on down!  I've got a spare room for you, so you can make Katy your BBQ tasting headquarters :).  Liz

Jul 30, 2008 05:54 PM